Most of us like a good checklist, if only to make sure we haven’t missed anything important in our planning.
In a recent ICO blog, they suggest 11 practical ways to keep your IT systems safe including:
- Back up your data
- Use strong passwords
- Take care when working remotely
- Be wary of suspicious email
- Install anti-virus and malware protection
- Don’t leave paperwork or laptops unattended
- Make sure your Wi-Fi is secure
- Lock your screen when you’re away from your desk
- Keep on top of who has access to what
- Don’t keep data for longer than you need it
- Dispose of old IT equipment and records security
All good points, and much in common with the advice from NCSC. The ICO blog has more details at https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/sme-web-hub/whats-new/blogs/11-practical-ways-to-keep-your-it-systems-safe-and-secure/